"It is not necessary to declare an emergency."
The Minister for Economic Revitalization, Nishimura, who is in charge of the Special Measures Law on Countermeasures against the New Coronavirus, has repeatedly acknowledged that an emergency declaration is not necessary at this time. On the other hand, he emphasized that lockdown, or the blockade of a city, could be legally requested to refrain from going out, but it was not possible to take a forceful action.
At a press conference, Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said in a press conference, `` It is safe to suddenly expand if you relax a little while you are holding up barely, the situation is just on the brink of brink '' Was.
He said, "We shared with experts last night, but we do not yet need a declaration at this time."
"Many members expressed strong concerns during the last week's Advisory Committee meeting, and all attendees shared a strong sense of danger. I want to listen and judge it. "
On the other hand, the fact that the information that lockdown = city blockade is spreading on the Internet "is as clearly denied by Prime Minister Abe and Secretary-General Suga on the 30th. There is a statement that it was leaked, but I did not make any such remarks and I am very regrettable, I would like to consider a response if it will continue in the future. "
After that, the Special Measures Law states that after making a declaration, in addition to requesting self-restraint, you can request, instruct, and publish restrictions on the use of facilities and other facilities. It is a very strong measure, but it is not enforceable. Said.
"The infectious disease law only allows access to buildings that must be disinfected and blocks traffic that leads to them, and it is not expected to block the entire area."